“Having installed numerous systems from the vast array available, the Kudos has become my number one recommendation. The sound qualities achieved via the pickup/mic stereo mixing options, together with the dynamic response, are outstanding. As with all Mike’s work, the meticulous attention to detail and construction are of the highest order.”

Bill Puplett, Luthier/repairman

“I’ve played many an excellent mandolin over the years, but the Vanden I bought new in 1983 has been used on stage and on all my recordings ever since.
It’s truly a mandolin for life. Can’t say more than that, really!”

Simon Mayor

The Kudos Blend gives my guitar its fullest, richest and most satisfactory live sound. The “even-ness” of the magnetic pickup across the fretboard is second-to-none, while the fact that it is “active” allows me to accentuate the lows. It’s great for slide, fingerstyle, blues, country, anything! Adding the mic into the mix brings out the clarity that I like so much about acoustic guitar. Simply the best!

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Brooks Williams